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Type 2
I try to be loved by loving.
The Helper (Riso/Hudson)
The Giver (Palmer)
The Supporter
Main theme
- Survival depends on the love and approval of significant others
- Being connected in relationship is the main focus/primary concern
- Emphasis on what others need/helping the important cause/person
- This may lead to being over-extended, dependent, or manipulative
Heart - Stress
Heart Point: 4, The Individualist
-When 2 goes to 4, they accommodate other's needs less
-Open to their own inner experience and practice self-care
-Accepts a long avoided sense of loneliness/unworthiness
-Learns to say “no” and set appropriate boundaries
-Taps into and expresses creative/artistic energies
Stress Point: 8, The Challenger
-When 2 goes to 8, neediness turns into dominance
-Love withdrawn = becomes silent/withdrawn or furious
-Love overgiven = becomes demanding, maybe hysterical
-Attempts to control and bully by taking charge
-Becomes distrustful of others and may isolate the self
Tips
How to get along with me...
- Don't tell me I'm "too much," or overbearing
- Thank me for all that I do/how attentive I am
- Say you miss me; don't take me for granted
- If I help you be successful, notice my efforts
- Show your approval in a personalized, direct way
- Take an interest in me, especially when I don't
- Tell me you really want to know what I need
- If I'm your partner, show me I'm number one
- Be attentive to the little things, I drop hints
- Give feedback gently, I'm sensitive to criticism
At Work:
- Assets - Sensitive and empathic to others
- Gives others a sense of personal importance
- Able to spot/cultivate potential; good at hiring
- Connects/bonds with a variety of employees
- Can create an uplifting work environment
- Challenges - Avoid being overly influenced
- Accept conflict, be straightforward about it
- Reduce emphasis on approval (self/others)
- Extend to/care take others in a balanced way
- Be careful of knee-jerk emotional reactivity
- Learn to back off, remember others are not 2s
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